In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of May. We break down our favorite different news articles, including: 

• A man traveled cross-country to mine the diamonds for his girlfriend's engagement ring -- he dug up a 2.2 carat beauty
• An Indian couple is under investigation over a chartered flight linked to their wedding.
• Boom Supersonic aims to fly 'anywhere in the world in four hours for $100'
• A Chehalis man vowed to follow COVID-19 rules. Then he led a 153-person Grand Canyon hike
• Long lines, reduced amenities, higher prices: What staffing shortages mean for your summer vacation
• FAA Says Airlines Have Reported about 2,500 Incidents of Unruly Passengers
• Airbnb Rolls Out New Search Feature Making Traveling More 'Flexible' Than Ever
• Google Maps’ New Tools Make for a Safer, Quicker, and More Personalized Experience
• Europe to Reopen Borders to Vaccinated Global Tourists

Up This Month: 

• Angele on her time stuck in South East Asia at the height of COVID-19 and her time island hopping with a medical doctor to treat the local population
• Kate on her book Patagonia Road, a solo journey through South America
• TAT Poaching on the disgusting animal poaching industry and conservation efforts from those that are on the frontlines of this effort. 

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